[Paddlewise] Skeg Deployment

Hi All,

Don Dimond wrote:
> This post is directed to paddlers who have the new skeg 
> deployment lever which deploys the skeg via a wire cable.
> This new skeg deployment system is found on the new P & 
> H Capellas and other newer sea kayaks that have skegs.
> Caution has to be taken when deploying the skeg for if 
> the skeg is stuck or slightly jammed the cable may bend 
> if you end up applying too much force to it. 

        Current Design boats, the Caribou S, Gulfstream and Slipstream use
this system. So with the boats in the rental fleet I dribble `locktite'
along the exposed parts of the wire, in both positions. This turns the woven
wire into the equivalent of a solid rod. It doesn't affect the movement of
the wire, but it does prevent renters from bending the wire and I'm sure
saves a lot of repair time.
        Chris Banner
        Victoria. BC

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